In the ENEA again made an unusual discovery. During restoration work, found a historic sign of pavilion No. 8 “Young naturalists”. She graced the main entrance to the pavilion since its construction in 1954 until 1959. For a long time this part of the decor of the facade was considered completely lost. However, it turned out that it just closed a different guise in the repair that took place over 60 years ago.
the Sign “Young naturalists” in a rare pavilions ENEA manner. Letters are printed by font-serif with large half-ovals. They are recessed in the plaster background.
“This font is well recognized and widely used chart in the 1950-ies. The letters are later filled with a solution — probably in the time period when the pavilion has changed its name, and the new sign has not yet been made. Now this genuine detail of the monument, hidden from the eyes of more than 60 years, will be carefully cleared and strengthened,” — said the head of the Department.
later Dismantled sign “of Young naturalists and technicians” 1959 will be saved. While she is inside the pavilion, after restoration work, the decision will be made about how to exhibit.
Pavilion No. 8 was built in 1952-1954 years on the project of architects N. P. Grishina, G. S. Withina, A. S. Goldin, L. K. Ignatova, G. V. Makarevich and A. T. Polyansky. He became the second pavilion dedicated to the young naturalists (the first was built in 1939 and dismantled in the post-war reconstruction of the exhibition). The most prominent architectural feature of the building is the glass dome in the middle and two round glazed wings on the sides. The main facade is decorated with ornamental arcades on high columns.
the Exposition was devoted to the movement of young naturalists. It exhibited models of agricultural machinery made by students, the events were held with the participation of naturalists.
the revival of the exhibition center began in the spring of 2014. The exhibition took back its historical name, landscaped area. On an area of over 325 hectares located 49 cultural heritage, including historical pavilions and fountains.
Now continue the restoration and repair of pavilions and other facilities. There are plans for further development of the exhibition center as the largest cultural, educational and recreational complex.
last year, the main exhibition of the country was 80 years old. In the anniversary year it was visited by over 33 million people.
